I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

If anyone wants free samples of Matrix 5.0 or Nectar protein powders, all they have to do is contact Syntrax by phone or email, and they'll send them to you. They come in little 1/2 serving packets that you just mix with 1/2 cup of water. So far, I've tried the Matrix 5.0 Cookies and Cream, and it's pretty good. I've got the Apple Ecstacy, Strawberry Kiwi, and Roadside Lemonade flavors to try, also (I got my packets from another LBT member). Here's the Syntrax link (there should be contact info somewhere on it): SI03 INC.

NewCC, welcome to our home! Happy to have you.

PrincessWillow, welcome back. Sounds like you're doing well.

Snaggle, Glad you're back, too! Lots of our friends our coming back. We've missed you.

Cazulay, you are not alone. I'm sure many of us have had the same struggle that you're dealing w/right now. But just know, you are taking a courageous step in getting control of your wt, thus your life. You should be applauding yourself!!! I know right now, emotions are running high, but just give yourself time. It'll be so worth it.

ILuvMyBoys, welcome! I hope you enjoy our awesome group. We're glad you found us.

Lainy, sorry you've been feeling so down. Just remember, it may be some of the residual anesthesia talking right now, so just give yourself some time and remember that you have done a wonderful thing. Like I told Cazulay, I know right now, emotions are running high, but just give yourself time. It'll be so worth it.

Jnkntrnk, don't feel alone! We are here for you. I feel so bad b/c so many of our group are feeling down. :cry It will get better.

Becca, we love you too! The Lucky 7s are the best!!!!

Nurse76, wow. Watch out for that chix! I'm glad you're feeling much better now. Do you have any papaya enzyme on hand? My dietician gave us this in case we do get s'thing stuck, this will help it break down and pass.

Marcy, thank you so much! And yes, I am beyond excited. Only 5 more days!!!!!:clap2:

Dini, Lynette, Dmtjet, Sunny and everyone else, hello!!!

Dini, this must be a latin thing...my mother used to do the same thing to me, except she wasn't skinny!!! She would buy a ton of junk food and give us horrible examples and then get on my case big time about my figure- how I would never find a husband ( she did!), how I had no clothes, how I looked old and ugly. I think she was trying to help me, like motivate me, but let me tell you it did not help me at all!

Thanks for all words of encouragent. As my favorite heroin ( Scarlett O'Hara) says " Tomorrow is another day."

If anyone wants free samples of Matrix 5.0 or nectar Protein powders, all they have to do is contact Syntrax by phone or email, and they'll send them to you. They come in little 1/2 serving packets that you just mix with 1/2 cup of Water. So far, I've tried the Matrix 5.0 Cookies and Cream, and it's pretty good. I've got the Apple Ecstacy, strawberry Kiwi, and Roadside Lemonade flavors to try, also (I got my packets from another LBT member). Here's the Syntrax link (there should be contact info somewhere on it): SI03 INC.

Thanks Lauren. How are things w/you? All going well?

Thanks Lauren. How are things w/you? All going well?

Pretty good. I drove back to Tennessee today. My air-conditioning in my apartment started working again, I think, but since I was going to be away for several more days, I just turned the whole thing off, just in case. I've had a stitch in my side, right around where my port incision is, off and on all day. I first noticed it when I woke up this morning. I think I just over-did it yesterday.

Hi everyone. Today was a better day. Not as sore but I still have some soreness. Been coughing and doing my breathing exercises - both help a lot. I've already rode the bike twice today and have been walking around the house. Every once in a while it feels like there is a lump in my chest and then it rolls and disapears. It only seems to happen if I'm sitting in a semi-laying position in my bed.

I know this sounds bad and funny but I finally had some bowel movements today. Earlier today my hubby was reading my discharge info and he was getting really worried cause I hadn't had any movement - now he's happy. lol Who would have ever thought my hubby would be happy with his wife having bowel movements. lol

My throat still hurts and I'll be happy when that pain goes away.

I have a question about crushing your pills. I've been crushing them and it really sucks mixing them in my jello to eat them. What do you put your crushed pills in to make them go down easier?

Wrangler, I don't crush mine, they've been going down very well. This could change once I get a fill, but I've been doing pills since the day of surgery, I just break them in half.

I'll be back on a little later, just got home, and Hunter wants to play in his sand box before dark, so outside we go!!

Thank you for the warm welcomes! And for the "yes I took a shower very quickly" info. I don't know how you all keep up with soooo many July Banders!!

Nurse76: What form is your papaya enzyme in? Is it something I could get at a health food store prior to surgery? It sounds worth having around in case one of the dreadeds happen.

I'll ditto Lynette about not crushing my pills. I take them either whole or split in two.

Thanks to everyone for welcoming me back! I had my band on July 10 and am doing well, went back to work on July 16.

I haven't shared with anyone at work, just my husband and children, sisters and mom. I am a very open person, I just wanted this to be private because of the negativitiy that might be perceived with the WLS.

After reading some of the posts, I wanted to share this tidbit of information with everyone. After surgery I felt so weird, not knowing what to do with my time and trying not to obsess over food. I found that writing down my thoughts help to keep my mind very busy. I also found that the busier I am the better off I am. Food prep and the meal itself should take up such a little time in our lives now, we should feel empowered to get out and play with our children, walk, read, knit or visit with friends.

I encourage each one of us to explore something new and be uplifted with the time we can spend with this new found hobby!

Have a great evening

Thanks to everyone for welcoming me back! I had my band on July 10 and am doing well, went back to work on July 16.

I haven't shared with anyone at work, just my husband and children, sisters and mom. I am a very open person, I just wanted this to be private because of the negativitiy that might be perceived with the WLS.

After reading some of the posts, I wanted to share this tidbit of information with everyone. After surgery I felt so weird, not knowing what to do with my time and trying not to obsess over food. I found that writing down my thoughts help to keep my mind very busy. I also found that the busier I am the better off I am. Food prep and the meal itself should take up such a little time in our lives now, we should feel empowered to get out and play with our children, walk, read, knit or visit with friends.

I encourage each one of us to explore something new and be uplifted with the time we can spend with this new found hobby!

Have a great evening

Nicely said!!!!! That is what I am going to tell my twenty something daughters and my husband when they want to know what is for dinner!!!

Banded Teachers Talk - BTT* Just found this link today, by mistake, lol! But I know there are several teachers on this thread, so if interested, you may want to check it out!

"Dini, this must be a latin thing...my mother used to do the same thing to me, except she wasn't skinny!!! She would buy a ton of junk food and give us horrible examples and then get on my case big time about my figure- how I would never find a husband ( she did!), how I had no clothes, how I looked old and ugly. I think she was trying to help me, like motivate me, but let me tell you it did not help me at all!

Thanks for all words of encouragent. As my favorite heroin ( Scarlett O'Hara) says " Tomorrow is another day.""

Cazulay, I don't understand people, especially mothers, how could the berate their own children! I don't get it!!! They say, usually when this happens it is because they don't really like themselves much and has nothing to do with the child! I am sure it wasn't YOU!

Wrangler, I don't crush mine either and I am on some HORSEPILL mega vitamins, lol! I just do one at a time and those that I can break in half I do. It takes me awhile, but I do get them down without any problems!

Laurend, thanks for the Matrix info!

Lynette, hope you enjoyed the sandbox!!!!

Chim, Dini, Kathy, Sunshine ... HHHHHEEEEELLLLLLLOOOOOOO!!!!!

:omg:Oh, and my husband just asked me if I was talking to the Bandaliers!!!!!!!

Okay, it takes me the whole time to post replies and then I am summoned to watch tv with my Honey!!!!!! Til next time!!!!!! ADIOS!!!

Welcome back Gladster. glad everything went well

You can edit your posts, but when you hit on the edit key, you'll get a screen with everything you typed out, but a smiley face will be inbetween each letter. Makes it hard to change anything you need to.

Lynette, when you are editing, click on the advance button and it will take you from all the smiley faces to a regular text paragraph to edit. Very easy to do.

Hi Jeanie, just as i get on, you get off. Go spend some quality time with the hubby.